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Anyone born in America is an American. People who live in America can apply for citizenship so that they will become naturalized Americans. It doesn't matter what color you are, you can be an American.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe question of what to call people of color has been asked for centuries. Shakespeare referred to them as "Moors," The Bible called them "Cushites," and in the United States, there have been a number of terms-- for several centuries, the term "Negro" was the most common; but gradually, that gave way to Afro-American and then African-American. Of course, you are correct in noting that not all black people come from Africa. But the term "African-American" has been in common use since about the late 1970s, as a general term for any black person who is living in America.
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Where did African Americans live first?
Before they came to America, they only lived in Africa.
Is black Americans and African Americans are nationalities?
No, black Americans and African Americans are not nationalities. They refer to racial or ethnic identities within the United States, specifically to individuals with African ancestry. Nationality refers to the legal citizenship or membership of a specific country.
Why did the Americans want African American to fight with them?
Because they wanted to live on their territories and enslave black people
Are black people who live in Africa called African-Americans?
African-Americans are US citizens whose ancestors are (usually) from the continent of Africa. Africans who live in an African country would be referred to by their country of citizenship (e.g., Namibians, Kenyans) and would not be called African-Americans. An African-American visiting Africa would simply be thought of as an "American" or "US citizen" to the local population.
What is the difference between African Americans and Africans?
The biggest difference is CULTURE; yes both are of the same race, which is understandable but culturally Africans(traditional tribal culture) and African Americans(westernized American culture) are very different. As a result both communities see things differently when it comes to many things that make up culture when it comes to language(which is different from one African country to another), customs, traditional practices(engagements, weddings, naming ceremonies), how the children are raised, traditional family practices, education, certain community beliefs(certain beliefs & influences African Americans do or except are not accepted in the African community) and etc. Not to add that by nationality African Americans are born in America and Africans are not, except the first or second generation Africans(or American born Africans). so in conclusion both communties are different, just because both communities are black is irrelevant(the only similarity that the race may bring between both of the communities is that both communities have experienced racism in westernized world's but the way it has been dealt with within each of the communities has been different).
What was black nationalisms?
A way of thinking about how African Americans should live.
Where did African Americans live first?
Before they came to America, they only lived in Africa.
Black nationalist believed what?
They believed that African americans needed to live apart from whites.
Politically correct term for black people?
* noir - French * negro - Spanish * ebony - woodworking * Slate, Shale - geology * shade, shadow, umbra *
Is black Americans and African Americans are nationalities?
No, black Americans and African Americans are not nationalities. They refer to racial or ethnic identities within the United States, specifically to individuals with African ancestry. Nationality refers to the legal citizenship or membership of a specific country.
What did black nationalists believe?
They believed that African americans needed to live apart from whites.
Why did the Americans want African American to fight with them?
Because they wanted to live on their territories and enslave black people
Is there black people in Denver?
there are only three African Americans in the city of denver. all of which who live on the streets of colfax
Are black people who live in Africa called African-Americans?
African-Americans are US citizens whose ancestors are (usually) from the continent of Africa. Africans who live in an African country would be referred to by their country of citizenship (e.g., Namibians, Kenyans) and would not be called African-Americans. An African-American visiting Africa would simply be thought of as an "American" or "US citizen" to the local population.
Are African Americans and Black Americans the same?
yes. it just depends on peoples preference. Some people do not like to be called black and some people do not like to be called African American. But I think it is proper to say African American
Are famous Hispanics in America?
Yes And No.Some Hispanics Also Live In Mexico,The Carribeans.Ones That Live In America Live In New Mexico,California Lots Of Places.Also Florida Is Half America Half Hispanic.In A Color Chart Theyre Will Be A Small Measure Of American-Indians/Indian-Americans And African Americans.
Does Japan Have any African or African-Americans in it?
Yes because its just like how we have Japanese people in Australia
